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Post by Pitman on Dec 20, 2012 13:16:33 GMT -6
A Large massive fortress within the Aurlian Star System here is the Headquarters of the Aurlian Star Forces. With many assortment of weapons and multiple sections the HQ as well can be considered a moving fortress with multiple power plants to power it up and even use an FTL if needs to make an emergency jump. The massive cannons on the super station are able to take down even the largest of ships and notable during the Rialeen War was considered Aurlia's mightiest base that never once fell. It as well always has a large fleet to defend it and the Aurlian Home Star System.
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Post by Pitman on Dec 25, 2012 4:32:38 GMT -6
As Ken Avenor sat at the head of the grand table where the entire senior staff of the Aurlian Military all sat. As the Supreme Commander of all Star Forces he was in charge of the military of the Duchy of Aurlia. As he sat he noted many old faces who surpassed him in age, others his age, and some younger ones of the newer generation. It didn't matter if you were a noble or a commoner in the Aurlian Star Forces all was welcomed and if proved to be a great soldier gained rank regardless.
"Admiral Trevor please continue.", Ken said to the other man who was in his mid forties.
His father Vice Admiral Tobias served under Admiral Rednor before he became Admiral when he was still a lowly Commander of an Elegance Class Light Cruiser the ASF Aquila, considered a legendary ship of its time. Currently the ASF Aquila is not even registered, as an active name as the third ship of its name sake ASF Aquila-B was destroyed only 16 years ago during the Tetranni Conflict under the Command of his own brother Ned Avenor. Strange to Ken how such a ship always gained glory and fame with each one had their great captains. Three ships all end up destroyed in the end if was a curse too, to some. Regardless on his data pad two ships of the Alaunus Class line were in the works. The XASF Alaunus and XASF Aquila-C, those would be considered the great ships to be created and who would captain them Ken still doesn't know.
"As you say Star Admiral Avenor, ahem as stated the currently plans of the decommissioning of the old Star Forces have begun. With Production with the next generation of warships and Star Forces we should be done within two years time like the Plan have been put. Out of the 72 ships of the Grand Fleet 25 will be put in cold storage for emergencies, 25 to be scrapped for spare metal and parts, and the remaining 22 active Battle Star Cruisers and Star Cruisers to be sold to different Houses when the time of their decommissioning commences. With this the planned 35 Belatu-Cadros Class Battle Star Cruisers, and 65 Andraste Class Star Cruisers will be fully completed in two years time. Currently the first next generation Star Cruiser XASF Andraste by tomorrow's time be rechristened as ASF Andraste and put on active duty. Its planned maiden voyage will begin test runs and as well run through different parts of the Empire in a planned 1 year long exercise to coordinate with the Imperial Navy in different runs and see if the new Star Cruiser is complimented with the Imperial ships for future wars with other aliens in the future. With those tests concluded it will then return back under Aurlian Space for full mission runs as well give good data for the other Andraste Class ships.". Admiral Trevor soon stated.
"I see and who will be commanding the ASF Andraste?", Ken inquired.
"By the name of Star Commander Kane Raze, his first officer is Commander Gilroy Luminous.", Admiral Trevor soon finished which got the attention of Admiral Radburn Luminous.
Ken chuckled inside to think of the Admiral's own son could get such a job as First Officer especially how lazy he was. Being grandson of Admiral Rednor Luminious doesn't get anyone's attention it gets everyone's. Being that of a new Noble House after being given the rank of Count by Duchess Maria herself Rednor's legacy continues to this day even though the man himself is retired and living the rest of his days on some planet tending an inn with his wife. His spawn continue to serve the Aurlian Star Forces loyally.
"I see this seems to be in order when is the opening ceremony again?", Ken asked.
"That is tomorrow sir it would be a big publicity event since its the first time in a hundred and thirty years since Aurlia has christened a new Star Cruiser.", Admiral Trevor soon said.
"Then that in order what of the Regular Star Fleet what is the schedule for the new ships for those?", Ken inquired once more.
Looking through his data Admiral Trevor continued, "That one is actually ahead of schedule and will be fully completed in an a years time and not two years. The next gen Light Cruisers, Frigates, Drone Carriers, Drones, Bombers, and Fighters will be done soon and decommissioning of those ships have already begun in mass. As well the new Ankou transformable fighters will be ready to begin production in actually two months time as the final prototypes already going through field tests within aurlian aerospace. Next would be testing in actual away from aurlian space and some will be put in a new Sulis Class Drone Carrier that will accompany ASF Andraste along with a few of the newer Anextiomarus Class Light Cruisers.
The currently fleet of 260 Ships will be decommissioned and half of the fleet will be scrapped and a quarter put into storage. The final quarter will be put on auction to be sold to the highest bidder. The Planned 380 Ships will be ready in one years time. This means the Fleet will be fully completed soon.", Admiral Trevor reported.
Ken soon smiles and then says, "Good, Good the Rearmament plan my nephew and I created will be completed soon, with much of our money used up in the process hopefully the auctions will alleviate the costs. Now what of our Ground Forces what progress on there Admiral Radburn?"
Admiral Radburn soon nodded then replies, "Currently Star Chief General Lin Avenor has made much progress, the standing army of 500,000 Aurlian Duchy Guard Troops from 8 years ago is now a fully trained 6 million man army and the expected to gain up to 10 million in two years time. As well since the passing the new Militia Registry Act enacted 8 years ago we should have a militia trained and have enough citizens to field up to 30 to 50 million Aurlian Duchy Troops in times of extreme war. Along with the ground forces being updated with latest technology we were lacking behind in AGF should be ready by the schedule. As well this means by the time of two years with us and our allies we can field up to 120-200 million troops in war. Though this could change if we gain more allies to add to that, but it all depends since Gransela alone can field up to 150 million troops and with its allies 500 million."
"It figures that would be the case that I suspected. Even so with our own Fleet of planned to be 480 ships and the added 600 different naval ships of our allies our own ships are more based on anti fleet and anti planetary war. This means we can field over a thousand ships though Gransela and their own allies can field up to three thousand but their much weaker and much smaller. Of course not all of their ships are using their latest technology we can succeed this is why drone development have been pushed so hard by our R&D department to make up lack of numbers. But it doesn't make up for Gransela's new wave weapon that could decimated us, but if they create enough drones and countermeasures to that weapon we could potentially win a war against Gransela.
Strange how we the Great Houses wield such power base yet alone we are nothing compared to the Imperial Navy. If I may say so, only hypothetical of course the three Great Houses combined with our allies can easily field up to 6000 warships and over a billion troops. Compared to the Imperial Navy and Legions we can rival their power base it would all depend on the other Houses if the join us or the Emperor. If most do we could easily rival the Emperor's navies and armies and have a chance of winning. Fortunately this will never come to pass since the Three Great Houses are so different and bitter rivalries prevent it. Regardless the meeting will be adjourned, pray that the Star Mother that our force is done in time and nothing major happens in the next 2 years.", Ken finished.
Soon the meeting of the Great Chiefs of Aurlia was concluded.
(OOC: Aurlian Military divisions
Aurlian Ground Forces (AGF)-The Name of the entire military divisions which are based on planets. Pronouced 'A Gef' Aurlian Duchy Troopers (ADT)-The Militia within the Aurlian Ground Forces that make up the Bulk of Aurlian Ground Forces. Pronounced 'Ad T' Aurlian Duchy Guard Troopers (ADGT)-The actual professionally trained army of the Aurlian Ground Forces using latest standard Equipment. Pronounced 'Ad Gef' Aurlian Calvary Armored Division (ACAD)-The Force that uses different vehicles within Aurlia. Pronounced 'A Cad' Aurlian Aerospace Force (AAF)-The Planetary Force that defend air and space with fighters, bombers, etc on each planet but are apart of the Star Forces. Pronounced 'Aaf' Aurlian Navy (AN)-Naval Fleets on planets with water as well as Airships that do not fight in space to defend planets. Due to this the ships are much smaller then the Star Forces ships and tend to only be used on planets. Pronounced 'Ann'
Aurlian Star Forces (ASF)-Name of the Aurlian Military division within the space based forces. Pronounced 'A Sef' The Grand Fleet (GF)-The Great and Mightly Aurlian Main Fleet which can be used in devastating anti fleet and anti planetary attacks. Pronounced 'Gef' The Aurlian Star Fleet (SF)-The main bulky of the Aurlian Light Cruisers, Frigates, Corvettes, and Drone Carriers. Pronouced 'Sef' Aurlian Duchy Alliance Star Forces (ADASF) -The name given to different Houses have formed an military defense pact or alliance with Duchy of Aurlia. They officially become members of this group which sometimes can be called to fight for the Empire in times of war. They are called Ada sef for short. Aurlian Frontier Task Force (AFTF)-The main force of Aurlian ships separate from the main GF and SF. Mostly main up of Light Cruisers and Corvettes for helping Frontier worlds. Pronouced 'Aaf Tef' Aurlian Recon Expeditionary Task Force (ARETF)- A Force that aides the Empire in exploration of the galaxy and reconnaissance in different unknown regions. Made up in less militaristic and more exploration ships, though does have weapons and some military for self defense. Pronounced 'Are Tef'
OOC: End)
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Post by Pitman on Jun 17, 2013 22:43:54 GMT -6
"My Lord!! My Lord!!", one of the aides came into Ken Avenor's office as he was talking with his son Ben and niece Lurecia as they were planning on their assignment to creation of the 7th Fleet.
For it has been already been a week since Ven left towards the March of Darcy in secret at Ken's displeasure.
"What is it now?", Ken asked as Aurlia continued its military build up which needed an additional 9 weeks before completion.
"According to intel the Imperial Navy's Southeastern First Response Fleet is being ready to deploy towards the Southeast!!", the aide soon said with Ken getting up soon shouting, "What?!!
"As well the Granselans have deployed their own response fleet in defense of two of its vassals as well. So far from the grapevine that there was a skirmish but not sure how big or where. Only that Gransela and its allies are at the highest alert level One. We do know one of them is House Aduinliun who are being targeted by the Imperial Navy.", the aide soon finished.
"Alert Level One... that could only mean..", Lurecia was saying with Ken soon ordering, "Have all the Admirals in an emergency meeting now!! Lurecia if their targeting House Aduinliun there is a possibility of them sending a task force toward the March of Darcy due to that damned wedding!! With their main branch at Darcy it can only mean trouble for our future Duke Ven. Lurecia I am giving you command of the first response fleet temporarily your goal is to get Ven out of the March of Darcy at all costs. If Imperials arrive there you have been given permission to shoot on site!! We cannot allow Ven to be captured at all!!"
"Roger Supreme Commander!", Lurecia soon saluted.
Lurecia then quickly left the room and towards a shuttle which lead to her newly finished Belatu-Cadros Class Battle Star Cruiser ASF Anna Marie.
"Admiral we can deploy up to seven Vecktor III Class and four Vecktor II for this operation. Curlia Forward Operation Fortress will be sending five Ancasta II Class and House Kurn is able to give us four Anextiomarus Class Light Cruisers. We are to meet at waypoint 319 and then head directly to the March of Darcy.", one of the officers soon said to her in the shuttle.
"What about the carriers and fighter support?", Lurecia soon asked.
"They will not be ready in time, as most of them and most of the other ships are going through shipyard preparation for another week.", the officer then answered her.
"Well we will have to make do what we can deploy.... the rest of the Duchy Alliance will not move just yet due to none of the ships heading to any of our worlds at the moment, if so a full mobilization will be needed. We just need to buy time til the Grand Fleet is completed as well as Aurlian Star Fleet.", Lurecia soon stated.
Soon arriving on her ship ASF Anna Marie Lurecia soon came on the fleet wide message to all.
"To all ships in the first response fleet of Aurlia. We are going to meet up with a Kurn detachment and the Curlia Forward Operations detachment first. Afterwards we will head to March of Darcy and get Marquis Ven Avenor out of there. If there any Imperial Naval ships attempt to attack March of Darcy we have been given permission to fire on them without provocation. That is all.", Lurecia soon said as she fixed her now Aurlian Admiral uniform up. To her side a blade was rested on her belt and a cloak that represented her rank.
On her chest on her left the symbol of Aurlia and then her right the symbol of House Avenor. She soon took a seat on her chair as the fleet then departed.
Gate of Venrilia First Response Force
1x Belatu-Cadros Class Battle Star Cruiser ASF Anna Marie 7x Vecktor III Class Heavy Destroyer 4x Vecktor II Class Destroyer
Curlia Detachment
4x Ancasta II Class Missile Heavy Cruiser
Kurn Detachment
4x Anextiomarus Class Light Cruisers
(All the meet at Waypoint 319)
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Post by Pitman on Jul 12, 2013 2:59:18 GMT -6
The Fleet under Admiral Lurecia soon returned to Venrilia, with Cadence-F in the Hold of the ASF Anna Maria. Ven was sitting at a chair looking out of the outer areas to see the fortress outside. Beside him Esmeralda was sitting next to him in silence, Ven knew so much has happened in last few weeks. The chaos of Academia Supremus, to getting back to the Southeast, and to his eventual wedding crashing of Esmeralda's wedding. What was strange to him was during all this she was uncharacteristically quiet the whole time. Not once she spoke a word to him and not once she has left his side.
'She is not acting like she used too... and it is all my fault. I was too slow, too weak to stop the marriage, and save her father. Damn it now March of Darcy is under House Aduinliun rule. That means one of the Three Way Alliance members have fallen!!
Ven then breaks the ice once more hoping she will answer, "Esmeralda.... I see we finally got back to Aurlian space. That is a big base there you see?"
'Great now I sound like an idiot!!'
Soon he heard a chuckle from Esmeralda who finally managed to laugh for a brief moment.
"Ven you can stop now... and you sounded like an idiot saying that.", Esmeralda managed to say as her hair continued to cover her eyes.
"Well finally you talked for a moment I thought I lost you there.", Ven managed to say still looking out of the window.
"You almost did... but you came Ven, you came and saved someone like me. Someone who shouldn't deserve you.", Esmeralda then said still not looking at Ven.
"Esmeralda... I...", Ven was about to say only for Esmeralda to cut him off.
"Look at that... I never seen so many in one place before.", Esmeralda soon said which made Ven turn to where she was looking.
Ven soon paled at what he saw... something that he thought he could prevent. What they both saw at the window was a gathering of ships. No... an Armada, before them the stars lighted up as hundreds of warships were either docked or formation. In formation to look like being readied for war.
What is seen
3x Belatu-Cadros Class Battle Star Cruiser ASF Anna Marie, ASF Andromeda, ASF Dawn 9x Andraste Class Star Cruiser 156x Vecktor III Class Heavy Destroyer 64x Vecktor II Class Destroyer 78x Anextiomarus Class Light Cruiser 52x Ancasta II Class Mass Missile Heavy Cruiser 157x Atepomarus Class Support Heavy Frigate (Mostly for Supplies) 300x Venrilia Defense Patrol Ships
Inside the Gate of Venrilia
Ven soon walked with Esmeralda next to him behind him, Zelesia, and Felicia. They walked passed various Aurlian Star Force Ground Forces were being prepared to seemed to him a battle. What had transpired Ven wondered, it seemed something happened well he was at the March of Darcy. As he entered the command center he noticed the various workers were busy at work with various clicks of sounds and people doing their jobs. As he moved toward the top of the Venrilia HQ CIC he noticed the various Admirals were about discussing the fleets in orbit.
"Uncle...", Ven soon said as Ken turned to see his nephew.
"Ven... I see you finally returned to us I do hope your sister didn't have to go into too much trouble. As for next time tell me before you go off and risk open war with Gransela.", Ken said coldly as he didn't turn his head to his nephew.
"Uncle there was no time I had to-", Ven was saying only to be cut off by Ken.
"To safe a woman who is now wife to the new Margrave Krutus Aduinliun. I might say which not only s stupid move but now could bring issues at the Conference that is about to happen.", Ken then replied which Esmeralda stayed a bit back but silent.
"Uncle why wasn't I told that I was to be married to Esmeralda?!!", Ven finally blurted out.
The other Admirals went silent at that which Ken soon felt he was about to get an migraine. He nodded his head and left the table then simply says, "Follow me... all four of you."
As they left the command center into his CIC towards his office in Venrilia he soon closed the door as all four entered then sat down on his desk.
"So you finally somewhat figured that out... that is a first step.", Ken managed to say which Ven moved forward to the desk with him saying, "So?!"
"Ven... your correct you were originally to be married to Esmeralda Darcy, in fact we were to tell you after you both left the Academia Supremus. Sadly we all know how that turned out, it was an arranged marriage made secretly by your grandmother the Duchess and the late Margrave Darcy, Lady Esmeralda's grandfather. It was to tie both Houses and end the neutral of the March of Darcy to bring it into the fold of Aurlia. But I guess House Gransela caught wind of this, I suspect either Duke Gransela or the son Marquis Gransela. Now that is down the drain our position has gotten worse. Not that matters much now.", Ken then replied which got Ven a bit pissed.
"Wait all you can say plans down the drain?!! Our position got worse? What the fuck are you talking about now?!", Ven managed to yell out, thinking treating Esmeralda like a lost cause angered him.
"At this moment the Southeastern Region is at the brink of war. Imperials have attacked both Poseidra and Aduinliun. House Aduinliun has moved what left of its power base to the March of Darcy which is being reinforced with an Granselan Coalition fleet for defense. House Aduinliun is being called a traitor to the Empire as well House Gransela, who have refused to aide the Empire to capture House Aduinliun for them. As well riots in Urabam II have caused utter chaos on the planet with Imperials and our own forces firing on each other. Situation itself has escalated into full blown battle on Urabam. I have already ordered troops to take the Imperial Installations, and bring order to the planet. We cannot allow one of our vassals to be in chaos especially with most of our Aurilium ore comes from Urabam. House Uralulu-Urazuzu have already requested reinforcements from the Duchy Alliance. If Imperials do not willing leave Urabam II we will force them off permanently.
To prevent further bloodshed both the Grand Alliance and Duchy Alliance have called for an 137th Conference of the Southeast. There we, along with the Grand Alliance and the Imperials will attempt a ceasefire and end hostiles. Your uncle Lin will be leading our end, well I stay here with our forces just in case a war breaks out. So you know there is a chance Lady Darcy there will have to be given by to House Aduinliun, though I got a suspicion you are not willing.". Ken then said.
"I see... so that what happened and yes I won't give Esmeralda back to them no matter what. That is off the table and that is final!", Ven soon said with force.
"I figured... until the conference is done you are not allowed to leave Aurlia, stay at the palace for a bit to cool off. Do whatever you wish just don't leave Aurlia right now.", Ken then ordered.
Ven tensed for a moment then simply replies, "Fine... but I want to at least be kept in contact with how the conference goes."
"It is our mandate for our future Duke know what will happen to the future of your Duchy and the Alliance our House created. Now go.", Ken soon answered.
With that Ven and his company left the room in silence with Zelesia, finally managing to say, "Ven..."
"Not right now, he is right. For now we will head back to the Palace and hope the conference goes well.", Ven managed to say as he headed towards Cadence-F.
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Post by Pitman on Aug 8, 2013 16:37:20 GMT -6
Alarms were sounding throughout the HQ as contact with Planet Kalway was lost. Ken Avenor and the Duchy Alliance Joint Chiefs, who represented the entire Duchy Alliance military were in meeting. Looking at the situation some images were managed to be sent back to Venrilia though time lag itself said to be hours ago. But all images showed likely what to be in invasion of an unknown force who used ships similar to imperial and even Grand Alliance ships. Of course the obvious of the fleet being more alien then human.
"So its likely Planet Kalway has fallen...", one Admiral soon commented.
"Indeed any word from Gransela and the Grand Alliance movement?", another Admiral then asked.
"Yes but not a response fleet has been sent to Kalway, quarantine, and blockade was established, an hour ago. The Grand Alliance has mobilized its entire force as well parts of it has been sent to the March of Darcy to defend the planet, cutting us off from the Central Region.", the first Admiral reported.
"Figures... with House Aduinliun being branded a traitor likely they are making sure the Darcy System doesn't fall to Imperial hands and protect them. The situation has allowed them to avoid being arrested. What of the girl on the planet? You do all realize she is now a traitor too now being married to Margrave Krutus Aduinliun. Wouldn't it be better to give her to the Imperials as punishment?", another Admiral said from the ways.
"I believe that is a bad idea... you see the future duke of Aurlia made a promise to protect her no matter what. So likely means he will be furious if we do so, but something else has been bothering me.", Admiral Luminious soon said from his chair.
"Oh and what is the son of the former Redburn Luminious has to say?", the Admiral then asked.
"As of late attacks have been occurring both in the Grand Alliance and our lands by unknown forces. As well these aliens if their called that why their ships are using human ships? Something tells me these things could be very well be man made.", Admiral Luminious soon suggested.
"Your suggesting, they could be made by the Grand Alliance, Blackguard, or by the star child forbid the Empire?!", the Admiral soon asked.
The Admiral nodded his head which then turned to Ken Avenor the Star Admiral and Supreme Commander of the ADASF.
Looking at the head of the table Ken finally made up his mind. With no word on Kalway and the whereabouts of his brother this made him the current only acting leader left in Aurlia til Ven comes of age of 18.
"Gentlemen, whoever is attacking us if it Grand Alliance, Blackguard, these aliens, or even the Empire. All points towards an attack on our sovereignty and our land. Now is no longer the time to wait, as our forces continue to be refitted, and finished we must act what we have now. I will request the Council for a declaration of war on both Blackguard and these aliens. We will do so without the aide of the Empire who as most would say untrustworthy at the moment. Til they can rebuild the bridge of trust, we shall act alone against our enemies without their help. With this we shall begin drafting recruits for both ground and the space forces, from all planets. At this moment... we are at war.", Ken Avenor announced to the Joint Chiefs.
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